Central Pharmacy Courier

Baptist Health; La Grange (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Courier for the Central Pharmacy in LaGrange, KY. The role involves transporting prescription medications, supplies, and inventory between the Central Pharmacy, hospitals, and clinics.

You will maintain chain of custody, ensure temperature-controlled transport, and verify documentation to support patient care. Ideal candidates communicate clearly, possess a valid driver's license with a clean record, and can work a flexible schedule while upholding HIPAA and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Must maintain HIPAA confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Ability to adapt to a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Safely transports prescription medications, supplies, and inventory between the Central Pharmacy Service Center and designated facilities.
• Maintains chain of custody and security of all medications during transport.
• Ensures medications requiring refrigeration or temperature control are transported accordingly.
• Verifies delivery and receipt documentation as required.
• Responds to urgent medication delivery requests to support patient care.
• Maintains daily activity logs reflecting delivery routes and items transported.
• Delivers pharmacy supplies, inventory, equipment, mail, and operational materials in a timely manner.
• Collects and returns pharmacy-related documents and shipments between facilities.
• Assists with movement of inventory between pharmacy locations to support stock optimization.
• Sorts and organizes delivery items according to planned routes.
• Reports discrepancies, damaged items, or delivery concerns to pharmacy leadership.
• Maintains the courier vehicle in good condition and clean.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Safety-conscious

Driving

Delivery routing

HIPAA awareness

Flexible schedule

Courier safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Summary

Responsible for the safe, accurate, and efficient transportation of prescription medications, pharmacy supplies, inventory, documents, and other operational items between the Central Pharmacy Service Center, Baptist Health pharmacies, hospitals, clinics, and other designated locations. Ensures compliance with all applicable pharmacy, regulatory, and organizational policies regarding medication handling, transportation, storage conditions, and chain of custody. All employees will continually monitor and adhere to safety responsibilities and initiatives.

Job Description:

Baptist Health is looking for a Courier to join our team at the Central Pharmacy in LaGrange, KY!

• Safely transports prescription medications, refill orders, specialty medications, supplies, and pharmacy inventory between the Central Pharmacy Service Center and designated facilities.
• Maintains chain of custody and security of all medications during transport.

• Ensures medications requiring refrigeration or other temperature controls are transported according to established policies and procedures.

• Verifies delivery and receipt documentation as required.

• Responds promptly to urgent medication delivery requests to support patient care and operational needs.
• Maintains daily activity logs reflecting delivery routes, stops completed, and items transported.

• Delivers pharmacy supplies, inventory items, equipment, mail, and operational materials in a timely and efficient manner.

• Collects and returns pharmacy-related documents, records, and shipments requiring interfacility transfer.

• Assists with movement of inventory between pharmacy locations to support stock optimization and operational continuity.

• Sorts and organizes delivery items according to planned routes to ensure efficient distribution.

• Reports discrepancies, damaged items, or delivery concerns to pharmacy leadership.
• Maintains the courier vehicle by keeping it clean, full of gas and serviced to ensure the vehicle is in good operating condition.

• Maintains confidentiality of patient and prescription information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Attends required safety, compliance, and departmental training programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness and organizational safety procedures.
• Reports safety concerns, security incidents, or medication transport issues immediately.
• Utilizes appropriate personal protective equipment and safe lifting techniques.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Must have a clean driving record and is insurable without restrictions.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in written word.
• Ability to read and understand required information.
• Assertive, honest, dependable, self-motivated, with the ability to adapt to the changes in health care.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule whenever necessary.
• Utilize proper lifting techniques.
• Must maintain a current CPR certificate.

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.